Potato Hummanna /Potato in Coconut Gravy Recipe

This is a traditional Konkani preparation which is relished with rice, Neer dosa or even with Rice Bhakri. It can be made either with Lentils or vegetables of choice, but the most popular version is of that with Potato. Non vegetarians add Prawns instead of vegetables to the same gravy and it is called Sungta Hinga Uddak.

Ingredients :

3 medium sized potatoes

1/2 coconut grated

10 roasted Kashmiri Chillies

1 tbsp Tamarind paste

1 tsp Hing/asafoetida (or as required)

2 tbsps Coconut oil

Salt

Method :

Deskin and wash the potatoes. Slice them lengthwise. Boil them in 500 ml of water to which a little salt has been added till done. Grind the coconut, roasted red chillies and tamarind, to a smooth paste. Tip it into the cooked potatoes. Adjust salt. Add the Hing. Boil well. The consistency should neither too thick nor thin. Drizzle with Coconut oil and keep aside for about fifteen minutes for the flavours to infuse before serving.